Further Outpatient Care

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Observe patients regularly to ensure that they respond to treatment and that the correct diagnosis is made. The patient should be observed at least once a month with careful monitoring of lab studies to make sure that any signs or symptoms of malabsorption have been corrected.

Monitor weight gain.

Monitor the CBC count and electrolytes at least monthly.

Correct folate, vitamin B-12, and any other deficiencies.

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Further Inpatient Care

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Patients with tropical sprue are not usually admitted as inpatients unless they present with at diagnosis of chronic diarrhea or malabsorption with dehydration and weight loss (see Medical Care).

Patients admitted with suspected tropical sprue should undergo workup and evaluation as previously described (see Workup).

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Inpatient & Outpatient Medications

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The same medications are used in both outpatient and inpatient settings (see Medication).